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Edict on Electoral Law to Choose King of the Romans 1356
A summary of the 1356 Imperial Edict from Nuremberg detailing electoral procedures for selecting the King of the Romans. It mandates safe passage for electors to Francfort, oaths by the Arch Bishop of Mentz, and provisions for the election period, with penalties for noncompliance and rules for electors and ambassadors. It lists the electors in order and outlines the archbishop's role. The document underscores unity and the public observance of sacred laws during the election process.
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Denis Thall
Holy Roman Empire
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